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Experience the awe-inspiring world of Alaska's Tracy Arm on our 10 carefully crafted whale-watching tours for 2026 and 2027. Traverse waters inaccessible to others and embark on a journey that offers complete immersion in the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Alaska. Over 10 days, you can explore the renowned Tracy Arm Fjord, admire unique wildlife, and discover the remote bays off of Icy Strait. With prices starting at $3,991, this trip is perfect for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. To begin your adventure into the heart of Alaska's wildlife, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless whale-watching trip.
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Humpback Whale Alaska's Inside Passage
from $6,516
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
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Fishing
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Variable
Explore Southeast Alaska aboard National Geographic Venture on its 8-day Alaska cruise from Juneau to Sitka. Hike over the spongy earth and float past massive icebergs, glaciers, and, with some luck, bears , humpback wales, wolves, moose, sea otters, orcas, sea lions, or mountain goats.
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Moose found on an Alaska wildlife tour
from $4,400
EBD 10%
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Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Discover Glacier Bay National Park
  • Admire Alaskan wildlife
  • Visit Grand Pacific Glacier
  • Hike down Fairweather Mountain
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Join the Wilderness Discoverer on this exceptional 8-day Alaskan Cruise where you'll discover Glacier Bay National Park, a 3,223,384 acre park located in Alaska's panhandle, Spend your days viewing wildlife like black and brown bears, eagles, sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, sea birds and more as you sail from Sitka to Juneau.
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Kayaking in Alaska.
from $6,800
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Kids in Nature: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Take an 8-day Alaska cruise round-trip from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait, and Tracy Arm Fjord. Go kayaking, hiking, and wildlife watching with experienced guides. Spot whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats across Alaska’s stunning coastal landscapes and remote waterways.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $5,800
EBD 10%
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Adult Escape: Glacier Bay Adventure Cruise with 2 Days in Glacier Bay

Juneau Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Discoverer
  • Explore Glacier Bay
  • Spot Humpback Whales
  • Hike Chichagof Island
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Take an 8-day round-trip cruise from Juneau aboard Wilderness Discoverer to explore Alaska’s wilderness. Visit Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and Frederick Sound. Observe whales, bears, and sea lions in their natural habitats. Enjoy kayaking, hiking, and skiff excursions led by experienced naturalists throughout the journey.
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Cruising the arctic waters
from $4,412
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
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Sitka / Juneau
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Variable
Embark on exciting point-to-point kayak outings and long hikes along the forested coasts of Alaska on this 6-day Alaska Escape Cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard National Geographic Sea Bird. See bears, whales, and Steller sea lions. Enjoy a slice of Alaskan town life in Haines, known as the state’s ‘Adventure Capital.’
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $7,027
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Sitka’s rich heritage
  • Kayak Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Spot orcas and humpback whales
  • Cruise Tracy Arm’s icy waters
  • Visit charming Petersburg town
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Sitka / Juneau
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Variable
Join an 8-day National Geographic Quest from Sitka to Juneau, where you explore stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. With expert guides, hike through forests, kayak past icebergs, visit historic Petersburg, and see whales, sea lions, and bald eagles up close.
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Bald eagles resting
from $11,100
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

Seattle to Sitka - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore the San Juan Islands
  • Observe a traditional performance
  • Learn about the local cultures
  • Search for humpback whales
  • Kayak Misty Fjord’s waters
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Explore the San Juan Islands, British Columbia’s Inside Passage, and Southeast Alaska on this exciting 14-day expedition cruise aboard National Geographic Quest. Enjoy exclusive encounters with this region's iconic wildlife, including bears, whales, eagles and more, as you hike & kayak through pristine temperate landscapes.
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A Bald Eagle catches a fish.
from $10,404
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Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska and British Columbia

14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore San Juan and Gulf Islands
  • Observe a moving First Nations
  • Visit Glacier Bay National Park
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Seattle / Sitka
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Variable
Board National Geographic Venture on this 14-day cruise to linger in the temperate rainforests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. You will explore San Juan & Gulf Islands and visit Glacier Bay National Park.
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Calm waters disturbed only by the flick of a whale's tail
from $3,991
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Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka - Juneau - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Lion
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
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Sitka / Juneau
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Variable
Board the National Geographic Sea Lion on this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape cruise exploring the coasts and forests of Alaska. Visit ports such as Sitka, Juneau, and Haines, and wild islands of the inside passage.
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View of Mendenhall glacier on an Alaska cruise
from $4,400
EBD 10%
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Glacier Bay National Park Adventure

Roundtrip Juneau - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Wilderness Adventurer
  • Explore Glacier Bay National Park
  • Kayak Icy Strait
  • Cruise Tracy Arm
  • Hike Chichagof Island
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Juneau / Juneau
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Variable
Make the most out of this 8-day cruise aboard Wilderness Adventurer as you explore the wilderness and encounter marine animals by kayaking, paddle boarding and taking a skiff into remote inlets. Never miss the beautiful Blue glaciers that can capture your heart while looking at it.
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Three Killer Whales swimming side by side.
from $11,733
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A Remarkable Journey to Alaska, British Columbia & Haida Gwaii

Northbound - 15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Sail into deep fjords & channels
  • Encounter & observe varied wildlife
  • Visit Haida Gwaii
  • Kayak in Misty Fjord's backwaters
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Vancouver, BC / Ford's Terror
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Variable
On this 15-day cruise aboard the Sea Bird, explore Alaska's Inside Passage, coastal British Columbia, and Haida Gwaii on this small ship adventure cruise. You'll visit Glacier Bay National Park, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve, Misty Fjords, and Tracy Arm, where you can see the pristine wilderness of this region and search for fascinating wildlife.
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Near Haines, Alaska
from $9,065
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Alaska's Inside Passage and Tracy Arm

Sitka to Vancouver - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn Sitka cultural heritage
  • Search for Inian Islands wildlife
  • Explore Southeast Alaska fjords
  • Explore Prince Rupert museums
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Sitka / Vancouver, BC
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Variable
Embark and explore through Alaska’s Inside Passage on an 8-day cruise aboard Greg Mortimer, from Sitka to Vancouver. Navigate fjords, islands, and wild coastlines by expedition ship and Zodiac. Kayak near glaciers, spot whales and sea lions, and explore Tlingit and First Nations heritage in remote communities.
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Whale watching in Alaska
from $10,400
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Treasures of the Inside Passage

Juneau to Seattle - 14 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Explore Tracy Arm and Dawes Glacier
  • Kayak in Misty Fjords wilderness
  • Wander around Baranof and Chichagof
  • Visit Victoria’s Old Town
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Juneau / Seattle
Activities
Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Biking, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day cruise from Juneau to Seattle aboard National Geographic Quest. Cruise Tracy Arm, Glacier Bay National Park, and Misty Fjords. Kayak remote coves, hike forested islands, search for whales and bears, and visit Alert Bay and Victoria for cultural insight.
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Beautiful Glacier Bay, Alaska
from $6,516
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore Sitka’s heritage
  • Visit Petersburg’s fishing town
  • Observe Inian Islands wildlife
  • Experience Glacier Bay’s fjords
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Sitka / Juneau
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Variable
Experience Alaska on an 8-day cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard the National Geographic Venture, exploring fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife. Immerse yourself in Glacier Bay National Park while learning about whale behavior from expert guides.
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Kayaking Tracy Arm Fjord in Tongass National Forest.
from $7,027
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Alaska's Inside Passage

Westbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • View unique wildlife such as orcas
  • Visit Tracy or Endicott Arm fjords
  • Explore Alaskan ecosystems
  • Hike & kayak in Icy Strait
Activity Level
Variable
Explore massive glaciers, kayak scenic coastlines, encounter incredible and varied wildlife, and see the hidden wonders of Alaska. This exclusive 8-day sailing adventure aboard the National Geographic Quest is crafted to offer you the most in-depth experience of Alaska possible.
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Breaching Orca Whale
from $16,317
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Epic Alaska and British Columbia

Vancouver Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Learn First Nations history
  • Search for Icy Strait mammals
  • See Chichagof Island wildlife
  • Search for humpback and orca whales
Starts / Ends
Vancouver, BC / Vancouver, BC
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise through Alaska and British Columbia aboard Greg Mortimer. Sail the Inside Passage, explore fjords and islands by Zodiac and kayak, encounter whales and bears, and reach glaciers and remote wilderness.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Tacoma - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constellation
  • Haines eagle watching
  • Skagway historic railroad
  • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Arrive at Tacoma waterfront
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage Cruise aboard American Constellation. Explore Juneau, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Friday Harbor, and Tacoma. Observe whales, eagles, glaciers, and historic towns.
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Get up close to amazing glaciers in Alaska
from $10,200
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Alaska Inside Passage Cruise

Juneau to Seattle - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Constitution
  • Glacier Bay cruising
  • Sail at Tracy Arm Fjord
  • Learn Norwegian heritage
  • Spot humpback whales
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Juneau / Friday Harbor
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Alaska Inside Passage journey from Juneau to Tacoma aboard American Constitution. Explore Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord, and historic ports including Skagway, Ketchikan, and Petersburg with expert-guided experiences and scenic cruising.
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